LESSON 2: Tractor Component Basics / COMPE TENCIES

2.1 Identify the following ten basic components or systems • Fuel shut off – mechanical
of the tractor and briefly explain their functions. • Fuel shut off – electrical
• Engine •
Lights
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Fuel system •
Window defroster
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Cooling system •
Horn
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Electrical system
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Hydraulic system
2.4 Explain the reason for using color-coding on
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Transmission primary controls found on agricultural tractors
• Operator station (ROPS/cab) and self-propelled equipment.

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Hitching system
• Traction system (tires and tracks) 2.5 Identify the following applications of color-coding
used in a typical operator station.
• Operator’s instructions (operator’s
manual, warnings) • Red – controls that stop engine
• Orange – controls that control machine
ground motion such as engine speed and
2.2 Locate and interpret the appropriate section transmission levers
of the operator’s manual that explains the use
and function of primary controls found on • Yellow – controls that engage powered
agricultural tractors and self-propelled equipment. components including the PTO
• Black – controls that adjust machine function
2.3 Locate and explain the function of each of the
primary controls found on typical agricultural 2.6 Locate the appropriate section of the operator’s
tractors and self-propelled equipment, including: manual that explains the instruments and their
• Brakes functions, and explain the proper responses to
abnormal readings.
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Steering wheel
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Throttle
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Clutch 2.7 Identify, locate, and explain the function of each
of the following instruments found on typical
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Transmission selector tractors and self-propelled equipment.
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Parking brake • Tachometer
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Auto steer •
Oil-pressure gauge/light
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Turn signals •
Battery-charge indicator
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PTO-engaging control •
Temperature gauge/light
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Hydraulic controls
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Windshield wipers
• Battery disconnect switch
• Fuel tank shut-off valve
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Hazard lights

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2.8 Recognize and interpret the following audible 2.11 Identify and briefly explain the function of typical
and visual messages that might be encountered safety features found on modern agricultural
on modern agricultural tractors, combines, tractors, including:
other self-propelled equipment, and trucks. •
Neutral-start switches
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PTO-engagement warning • Field and highway lighting
• Back-up warning devices •
ROPS
• Warning/hazard lights indicator •
Seat belt
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Turn signals • Power steering and brakes
• Seat belt warning •
Safety signs
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Parking-brake-engaged warning • Ergonomically designed seat and control layout
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Standardized controls
2.9 Explain the reasons for the use of universal •
Slip-resistant surfaces
symbols on agricultural tractors and machinery. • Mirrors and cameras
• Enable people to communicate • Handholds and steps
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Save time • Climate control with air filtration
• Prevent incidents that could cause
property damage 2.12 Explain the importance of being able to use
• Reduce risk of injury and interpret standard hand signals when
working around agricultural equipment.
• Remove language barriers
• Enable people to communicate
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Save time
2.10 Locate and interpret the use of specific universal
symbols found on agricultural tractors and • Prevent incidents that could cause
machinery using the operator’s manual. property damage
• Reduce risk of severe injury or death
• Remove language barriers

2.13 Explain the message associated with each

of the following commonly used hand signals.
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Start engine
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Stop engine
• Come to me or come help
• Move toward me or follow me
• Move out or take off
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Speed up
• This far to go
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Slow down
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Lower equipment
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Raise equipment
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Stop